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Hollitzer Vienna, 2023

Reference work and finding aid: On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Mozarteum University Archives, the doors were opened again and, among other things, the second volume of Ilse Tiebert's Historical Aspects was presented. The audience was pleased to see a comprehensive reference work on just about all relevant activities of the Mozarteum University in the context of the book presentation.

Hollitzer Vienna, 2024

The publication "Auf dem Weg zur Kunstuniversität: das Kunsthochschul-Organisationsgesetz von 1970" ("On the Way to the Art University: the Art University Organization Act of 1970"), which appeared in August, documents for the first time comprehensively the historical course of the development of higher education in Austria's art universities.

Under the title Narrated History, in-depth interviews have been conducted since 2012 with former and current faculty and staff members of the Mozarteum University. The interest is focused on the personal memories of the interviewees about the Mozarteum, colleagues, events, special events as well as everyday life.

Every year around 9 June, the Art ARCHIVE Room presents archive treasures from its holdings and collections on varying themes. Visitors can admire the original documents, manuscripts, photos and other materials. Depending on the theme, there will also be lectures and musical contributions. 9 June is International Archives Day, which numerous institutions use to display their valuable archival materials. In Salzburg, the International Archives Day is celebrated in cooperation with several Salzburg archives under the lead of the Knowledge City Salzburg.

"The Mozarteum in distress", "Help us - a cry of distress from the Mozarteum" - headlines like these characterized Salzburg's press coverage in the spring of 1921. After four years of war, during which it had been possible to maintain the teaching activities of the young conservatory, the Mozarteum was on the brink of extinction.

With various ensembles, choirs and orchestras, the Mozarteum University offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain valuable practical experience, to participate in large projects inside and outside the university and to work with renowned performers and conductors already during their studies.

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The University Mozarteum lives a culture of sustainability and is guided by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

In view of the general geopolitical situation, the supply bottlenecks and the impending climate crisis, every opportunity must be taken to reduce our energy consumption. Any savings will help us to better cope with the massive cost increases and to make a joint contribution to climate protection. Please help us! The measures currently implemented or recommended are summarized below - we ask everyone to follow simple energy-saving tips in their everyday work. Thank you!

The Sustainability Challenge invites master's and advanced bachelor's students from all fields of study to apply for interdisciplinary courses on sustainability with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals, to gain practical experience and ECTS. They work with companies, ministries or NGOs on concrete sustainability projects from the field, while the theoretical input is provided by lecturers from the seven participating universities.

As thought leaders of social development, universities are particularly challenged to live up to their pioneering role with regard to sustainable development. A conversation with Maria Kalleitner-Huber, Head of the Department for Sustainability at the Mozarteum University, about potentials and challenges at an (art) university.

On June 23, the touch-down event of the Sustainability Challenge took place at WU Vienna, where Mozarteum students Eva-Maria Sallinger and Lena-Maria Schuster presented their annual project. The Sustainability Challenge recently won the international "SDG Education Programme of the Year".

About us … Home About us Mozarteum University at the Kurgarten Mozarteum University at the Kurgarten © Berger+Parkkinen Skip page navigation Overview News Mediathek Galerie Return to slider start On 27th February 2023, the foundation stone of the Mozarteum University at the Kurgarten (UMAK) was laid in an official ceremony. It marked the beginning of the implementation of a forward-thinking project that invests in the university education and research location of Salzburg, in the networking of art and academia, and in Salzburg's core competencies in the field of culture. Contact Bernhard Kaiser +43 676 88122 342 bernhard.kaiser@moz.ac.at Use Designed and planned by the renowned architectural firm Berger+Parkkinen (Paracelsus Bad), the UMAK – located at Schwarzstraße 26 – is spread across five storeys and a floor space of 1895m2. This state-of-the-art new building will see two completely different forms of music being created and practised side by side. The spacious, bright and acoustically optimised teaching, ensemble and rehearsal rooms will be dedicated to singing, singing pedagogy and choral activities, while an X-Reality Lab, the only one of its kind in Austria, will enable users to experiment with and produce expanded worlds of images, video and sound. The UMAK will also be home to an electronic studio for contemporary music composition and the Bach Choir Salzburg. Financing The total cost of the project comes to €22.3 million. The largest part of this is borne by the federal government at €15.4 million, with the state of Salzburg contributing €3.7 million. This state amount consists of a state subsidy of 2.5 million euros, an amount for academia and innovation strategy of €0.5 million, and a contribution of €0.7 million for the space to be shared with the Bach Choir. The Mozarteum University will contribute €2.1 million of its own funds. The City of Salzburg and the Bach Choir Salzburg itself will jointly finance €1.1 million. Architecture & Location The UMAK is part of an urban design that ties in with the Baroque, Gründerzeit and 20th century architecture of the surrounding area, while also striving to create a connection between the Kurpark and the bustling cityscape. To this end, the UMAK is divided into two structures whose cascading height and size build a visual bridge between the closed development of the Auerspergstraße and the open structure on Schwarzstraße. Thanks to the clear, instantly identifiable architectural language, the UMAK, together with the Paracelsus Baths, will in future form a focal point  at the historic heart of the city of Salzburg. The design paid particular attention to the form and layout of the Kurgarten, with its former fortifications and the accentuation of open spaces. The comings and goings of a large student population, along with the stream of visitors to the baths and spa house, should lead to a sustainable revitalisation of the northwestern area of the Kurgarten. The interior As a university building, the Mozarteum University at the Kurgarten will be open to the public and, with its small café, will also offer culinary delights. The interior design centerpiece of the building is a large atrium that will be flooded with natural light. The mighty cantilever of the upper floors above the entrance area emphasises the importance of the square in front and provides a view of the neighbouring Paracelsus Baths & Spa. The division of the building into two structures allows for the height and dimensions of each room to be optimised for their specific use. The facade To emphasise the ensemble effect with the Paracelsus Baths, the facade system of the UMAK also consists of curtain-type ceramic facade panels. In contrast to the façade of the Paracelsus Baths, however, a closed, rear-ventilated ceramic façade is used for the UMAK. The development of this special facade is an expression of the predominantly musical use of the building, which is accompanied by specific requirements for daylight and sound insulation: naturally lit individual rooms with window ventilation, halls with glazing, studios without daylight. Despite the complex technical requirements for the building, the planning focused on sustainable flexibility in the use of the building to allow for possible shifts in the use of the spaces in the long term. In addition, the pronounced compactness of the two structures, with their favourable ratio of exterior surface are to interior space, supports the sustainability of the new building by minimising heat loss. News Topping-out ceremony of the Mozarteum University at the Kurgarten (UMAK) 1.2.2024 Topping-out ceremony of the Mozarteum University at the Kurgarten (UMAK)  Press release Foundation stone for mozarteum university at Kurgarten 27.2.2023 Foundation stone for mozarteum university at Kurgarten  With the new building of the Mozarteum University at the Kurgarten (UMAK), the city of Salzburg, the cultural area around the Mirabell Gardens and the Paracelsus Baths get a new player and neighbor. The official laying of the foundation stone on February 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. initiated the implementation of a future-oriented project that invests in the university education and research location Salzburg, in the networking of science and art and in Salzburg's core competence in the field of culture. 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